Wananchi Group Project Manager Job in Nairobi

Wananchi Group Project Manager Job in Nairobi

April 16, 2015 Job Description

Wananchi Group

Job Title: Project Manager

Department: Engineering

Location: Nairobi

Employment Type: Full-time

Reporting To: Engineering Manager

Number of Positions: 1
Job Summary:
As a Project Manager you will be primarily responsible for the full life-cycle project delivery for major projects within the Engineering department.

• You will be responsible for the timely delivery of complex multi-technology projects within budgetJob Role
• Co-ordination of all aspects of a project including procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning
• Develop and maintain project governance framework including project policies and procedures
• Produce timely reporting of all aspects of the project
• Financial management of the project to ensure it is delivered within budget and that exception items are properly approved and documented
• Manage external parties for the delivery of stipulated projects tasks
• Manage engineers and staff from other departments to ensure internal tasks are completed in time
• Ensure the project meets the required quality levels
• Ensure the project delivers the envisaged cost and/or technical benefits
• Preparing specifications, project plans and other project documents
• Ensure adequate project team capacity

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree IT, Engineering, Telecoms or related field
• At least 5 years experience in a Service Provider or large enterprise environment
• Knowledge of project management methodologies principally PRINCE2 or PMP
• Knowledge of IP Networks, Video broadcast systems, and telecommunication networks
• Detailed oriented, analytical mindset, problem solver
• Above average communication, reporting and presentation skills
• Experience handling telecommunication based projects with tight delivery timescales
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
• Proficiency in project tools such as MS Project


How to Apply
All applications to be sent to recruit@ke.wananchi.com on or before 22nd April 2015.Wananchi Group is an equal opportunity employer and will offer competitive remuneration and benefits to the right candidate.

Note only short-listed candidates will be contacted.